Northern Ireland
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in County Antrim
Across County Antrim, from Belfast to smaller towns and villages, we carry out fire door seal replacements for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement: Intumescent seals are strips set into the edge of a fire door or its frame that expand when heated to close the gap around the door. Smoke seals, usually brush or fin seals, block cold smoke before the intumescent reacts. Both are part of the door's tested performance.
- Area
- County Antrim
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 6
- Local authorities
- Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Larne and others
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Included as standard across County Antrim
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
How does it work in County Antrim?
Identify
We confirm the seal type and size the door needs.
Remove
Old or damaged seals are removed and grooves cleaned.
Fit
New seals are fitted in continuous lengths, mitred at the head.
Check
The door is closed and checked for binding or gaps.
Which fire door rules apply in County Antrim?
Northern Irish law applies in County Antrim: the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and 2010 regulations. Regulation 10 is English law, but regular documented checks support your fire risk assessment.
- Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
- Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Regular documented checks support the fire risk assessment
Prices across County Antrim
Typical County Antrim prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in County Antrim
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Ballymena
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Belfast
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Carrickfergus
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Castlereagh
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Lisburn
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Newtownabbey
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in County Antrim: questions
Can I just stick new seals over the old ones?
No. Seals should be fitted into the groove after the old seal is removed, in the size and type the door was tested with.
Can intumescent strips be painted?
Brush and fin smoke seals should never be painted, because paint stops them working. Some intumescent strips tolerate a light coat, but the safest rule is to mask all seals before decorating and replace any that have been painted.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Antrim?
No. County Antrim is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.
Do you cover the area around County Antrim?
Yes. As well as County Antrim itself we cover nearby towns including Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey.